Environmental Specialist III

About the role

This Environmental Specialist III position is part of the Solid Waste Division within LUESA (Land Use and Environmental Service Agency). The role involves compiling, tracking, and reporting environmental data, reviewing and preparing informal requests for quotes, inspecting field-related work, assisting with contract management, and supporting waste reduction and recycling efforts.

Responsibilities

• Compile, track, and report environmental data associated with waste and recycling/commodity data for the Solid Waste Program.
• Aid in reviewing and preparing informal requests for quotes for work in field operations, and inspect such work.
• Review invoices and applications for payments for accuracy and processes for payment; assist with contract management/oversight.
• Assist with preparing submittals for various grant applications and annual reporting for NCDEQ; compile data for invoicing customers and other County partners, as well as assist with developing information necessary for purchase orders and activity-based costing analysis.
• Work as a team with other Environmental Specialists in the Solid Waste program and support overall waste reduction and recycling efforts.
• Support public outreach and education initiatives, including responding to community inquiries and participating in public events.
• Oversee campaigns to promote environmental programs with communities or private companies.
• Prepare grant applications to fund environmental programs or program enhancements.
• Identify or investigate new opportunities for materials to be collected and recycled.
• Provide training internally and externally on topics such as safety, environmental practices, or operations.
• Design and implement process improvement projects and programs.
• Keep up to date on current environmental best practices and legislation.
• Prepare grant applications to fund environmental programs as directed.
• Aid in and develop technical specifications necessary for contracts and provide monitoring of contracts with environmental components.
• Assist with troubleshooting and monitoring instruments, technology, or network configuration.
• Coordinate information and education resources for environmental programs with other departments, municipalities, outside agencies, groups, and businesses.
• Compile reports on environmental programs and provide feedback and suggestions on how existing programs can be improved.
• Work as a team lead that monitors the daily activity of environmental staff and programs.

Requirements

• Minimum of five years of environmental experience.
• Bachelor's degree in an environmental or scientific field.
• Valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver's License.
• County Driving Privileges.
• Annual Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check required.
• Certificates in related environmental specialty criteria, such as: erosion and sediment control, waste reduction, pollution abatement, etc.
• Knowledge of State, federal laws and regulations, county ordinances, administrative rulings and judicial decisions that pertain to the area of environmental management.
• Basic scientific principles and environmental issues.
• Current terminology used in respective environmental program area.
• Building construction and design, and the impact of facility layout to work patterns and how they impact sanitation, public health, and the environment.
• Ordinances and regulations pertaining to specific environmental issues related to area of work.
• Grant acquisition, approval and implementation.
• Contract development and administration, including procurement procedures.
• Statistical analysis of environmental issues.
• Field evaluation techniques and applying mandated rules, policies, and procedures.
• Effective written and verbal communication, customer service and public speaking.
• Time management; ability to work independently from supervision while managing an extensive workload.
• Reading maps and interpreting construction plans.
• Proper sampling techniques and in operating necessary equipment.
• Skill in interpretation of best methodologies of delivery of environmental messaging to technical and non-technical persons.

Qualifications

• Applied Learning: Assimilating and applying new job-related information in a timely manner.
• Building Partnerships: Identifying opportunities and taking action to build strategic relationships between one’s area and other areas, teams, departments, units or organizations to help achieve business goals.
• Business Acumen: Using economic, financial, market and industry data to understand and improve business results; using one’s understanding of major business functions, industry trends and own organization’s position to contribute to effective business strategies and tactics.
• Collaboration: Working effectively and cooperatively with others; establishing and maintaining good working relationships.
• Communication: Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the information provided.
• Computer Skills: Proficient in applicable computer programs.
• Work Environment: Works in outdoor exposed to weather conditions.

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of State, federal laws and regulations, county ordinances, administrative rulings and judicial decisions that pertain to the area of environmental management.
• Basic scientific principles and environmental issues.
• Current terminology used in respective environmental program area.
• Building construction and design, and the impact of facility layout to work patterns and how they impact sanitation, public health, and the environment.
• Ordinances and regulations pertaining to specific environmental issues related to area of work.
• Grant acquisition, approval and implementation.
• Contract development and administration, including procurement procedures.
• Statistical analysis of environmental issues.
• Field evaluation techniques and applying mandated rules, policies, and procedures.
• Effective written and verbal communication, customer service and public speaking.
• Time management; ability to work independently from supervision while managing an extensive workload.
• Reading maps and interpreting construction plans.
• Proper sampling techniques and in operating necessary equipment.
• Skill in interpretation of best methodologies of delivery of environmental messaging to technical and non-technical persons.

Benefits

The position offers a competitive salary range of $57,000 - $82,000, commensurate with experience. The pay rate is based on education, skill, experience level, and internal equity. Internal equity considerations include an assessment of the applicant’s salary history and qualifications in comparison to the market rate and requirements for the job.

Pay

$57,000 - $82,000 per year, commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Exempt (salaried) position.